Becoming a Patient

The best way to find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery is to attend one of the seminars with the bariatric team--either in person or online. The seminars' focus and discussions are about the program, as well as questions and answers regarding care and the insurance process.

Attend Our Free "Understanding Surgical Weight Loss" Seminar

It is necessary to attend one of our free educational seminars to help you determine if weight loss surgery is right for you. The interactive session with the surgeon and members of the bariatric team includes discussion about the program, also questions and answers regarding care and the insurance process.

Call Your Insurance Company

Check to make sure weight loss surgery is covered by your plan. Criteria for coverage will vary among insurance companies. Below are some questions you may ask your insurance company to determine eligibility.

Do I need to complete a medically supervised diet? If yes, for how long?

See the Surgeon

After attending a seminar and deciding that this is something you would like to pursue, please call the office to schedule an appointment with the surgeon. During the consultation, the doctor will have an opportunity to go through your medical history, decide which surgery is best for you and discuss your desires and expectations regarding weight loss surgery.

Consultations

To meet established guidelines for weight loss surgery, consultations with a registered dietician, a physical therapist and a behavioral health specialist are required. These consultations will help to prepare you for the rigors of weight loss surgery. Other consultations may be deemed necessary by the surgeon based on your medical history.

Call us today at (704) 660-HLTH (4584).

Pre-operative Appointments

You are moving forward with surgery and to prepare you for your new beginning, will need to attend the following appointment:

Support GroupMeets the third Wednesday of every month and gives you an opportunity to network with both pre- and post-surgical clients.

Financial CounselingTo review any expenses that may be incurred.

WorkshopPre-operative education with the program's Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian.

Pre-operative TestingTo complete necessary laboratory and diagnostic testing, as well as meet with a member of the anesthesia team.

Please print and bring completed forms, along with your insurance card and specialist copay, to your first appointment.New Patient Forms

Please be advised of how medical information may be used by reviewing the privacy practices notice. You will be asked to sign an acknowledgement that you have read the notice.Privacy Practices Notice

We want to assist you throught the process. If you have any questions, please call our offices at (704) 660-HLTH (4584) so we can be of service.

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The best way to find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery is to attend one of the seminars with the bariatric team--either in person or online. The seminars' focus and discussions are about the program, as well as questions and answers regarding care and the insurance process.

Support Groups

We offer support groups for pre and post-surgery patients working toward their weight loss goals.

Support Group ScheduleMeets the third Wednesday each month at 4 pm for pre-operative patients and 6 pm for post-operative patients at The Center for Surgical Weight Loss. Everyone is welcome. Contact us at (704) 660-HLTH (4584) for more information.